Find out how popular the last name Samimi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Samimi.

Samimi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Samimi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samimi in America

Samimi is the 55619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samimi surname appeared 369 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Samimi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samimi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Samimi

The surname "SAMIMI" is of Persian origin and can be traced back to the 9th century in the region that is now modern-day Iran. The name is derived from the Persian word "sami," which means "pure" or "sincere," and the suffix "i" indicates possession or belonging.

In ancient Persian manuscripts, the name "SAMIMI" is mentioned in connection with various scholars, poets, and artisans. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Abul Hassan Ali ibn Ahmad Samimi, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived in the 10th century. His works were highly regarded for their elegant style and profound wisdom.

The name "SAMIMI" also appears in historical records from the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from Central Asia to the Mediterranean between the 11th and 13th centuries. During this period, several individuals bearing this surname held prominent positions in the imperial court, serving as advisors, scholars, and diplomats.

In the 14th century, the name "SAMIMI" is associated with a renowned Persian physician and philosopher, Shams al-Din Muhammad ibn Ali Samimi. He authored several influential treatises on medicine, astronomy, and philosophy, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.

Another notable figure with the surname "SAMIMI" was Mirza Mohammad Reza Samimi, a prominent Persian poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. His lyrical compositions and literary works were celebrated for their beauty and depth, and he is considered one of the foremost poets of the Qajar era.

Throughout history, the surname "SAMIMI" has been carried by numerous scholars, artists, and intellectuals, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Persia. The name continues to be prevalent in Iran and among Persian diaspora communities around the world, serving as a reminder of the enduring legacy of Persian civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samimi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Samimi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Samimi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Samimi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Samimi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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